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General knowledge Test 3
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Undergraduate 4
06/07/2018

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Term

On snow-covered roads, speech should be reduced by…

 

  1. 1/6
  2. 1/3
  3. 1/2
  4. 2/3

 

 

 

Definition
1/2
Term

Overcharging in a vehicle battery can…

 

  1. Can cause it to overheat
  2. can cause the battery fluid to evaporate
  3. shorten battery life
  4. all of the above
Definition
All of the above
Term

Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance = total stop and it's

 

  1. True
  2. False
Definition
True
Term

Placarding is an example of

 

Containment

communication

overregulation

none of the above

Definition
Communication
Term

Placards or tables showing chemical equivalents for hazardous materials.

 

True

 

False

Definition
False
Term

Stab braking is one method to stop quickly and keep your vehicle in a straight line

 

True

 

Or

 

False

Definition
True
Term

Step braking should be used…

 

Only an emergency

 

When roads are slippery

 

For normal braking

 

Under no circumstances

 

Definition
Only an emergency
Term

q) step braking is…

 

Not allowed

 

Used when the roads are slippery

 

Locking the wheels and then releasing immediately

 

locking the wheels and not releasing until safely stopped

Definition
Locking the wheels and then releasing immediately
Term

(Q) steering wheels play of more than 10° is dangerous

 

true

 

Or

 

False

 

 

Definition
True
Term

Question: the regulations require that there should be a least one time-down for how many feet of cargo.

 

48 ft.²

 

10

 

20

 

24

Definition
10
Term

Question: the driver is responsible for overloads, whether or not he loaded the car go himself.

 

True

 

Or

 

False

Definition
True
Term

Question: the higher the blood alcohol concentration…

 

a. The better judgment a driver has

b. The quicker a driver can react due to the increasing confidence level

c. The more dangerous a driver is if allowed to drive

d. The less likely an accident will occur

Definition
The more dangerous a driver is, if allowed to drive
Term

Question: the key factor in balancing cargo weight is to keep the load…

 

a. To the front

b. To the back

c. As high as possible

d. Centered in the cargo area of the vehicle.

Definition
Centered in the cargo area of the vehicle
Term

The law required CMV's to have…

  • Service breaks
  • emergency brakes
  • parking brakes
  • all of the above

 

Definition
All of the above
Term

The regulations require that cargo inspection…

 

  • Are not the responsibility of the driver
  • should be performed at every change-of-duty status, plus as required by local law
  • are only required if curing plaque or hazardous materials
  • should be made at the first and third stops
Definition
Should be performed at every change-of-duty status, plus as required by local law
Term

The only safe action if you become sleepy while driving is to get off the road and get some sleep

 

True

 

False

Definition
True
Term

The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to clear ice. What should you do?

 

  1. Stop driving as soon as it is safe to do so
  2. you stab braking to control your speed
  3. Drive at the posted speed limit to maintain your safety factor
  4. be prepared to slow down to a safe speed if an emergency occurs
Definition
Stop driving as soon as it is safe to do so
Term

The first step to take if your vehicle catches fire while driving is…

 

  1. Increase your speed as necessary to let the wind blow the fire out
  2. go directly to the nearest fire department
  3. lift the hood and extinguished the fire
  4. get the vehicle off the road and stopped in an open area
Definition
Get the vehicle off the road and stopped in an open area
Term

The correct way to hold a student will is

 

  1. One hand on the wheel until needed for turning
  2. both hands on the wheel, opposite each other at the 3 o'clock in 9 o'clock positions
  3. both hands on the wheel, one hand at 4 o'clock position in one at the 8 o'clock position
  4. both hands on the wheel, one hand at 10 o'clock position in one hand at the 2 o'clock position
  5. both hands on the wheel, 
Definition
opposite each other at the 3 o'clock position and 9 o'clock position
Term

The symbol for a "slow-moving vehicle" is a red triangle with an orange center

 

True

 

False

Definition
True
Term

The information that you used to determine when to shift should be based on

 

  1. Information in your owners manual
  2. the tachometer and/or speedometer (in accordance with the owners manual)
  3. engine sounds (when in accordance with the owners manual)
  4. all of the above
Definition
All of the above
Term

The posted speed limit of offramp may not be safe for larger or heavier loaded vehicles

 

True

 

False

Definition
True
Term

The most common skid is

 

  1. Rear wheels losing traction due to excessive breaking or accelerate 
  2. steering tires slotting do to front back lockup
  3. trailer wheels slotting out of curves
  4. found to increase traction on all tires
Definition
Rear wheels losing traction due to excessive breaking or accelerate
Term

A load with a high center of gravity…

 

  1. Is achieved by loading the cargo as low as possible
  2. can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves
  3. will give a vehicle more stability on curves
  4. all of the above
Definition
Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves
Term

The most important instruction for you to give to someone helping you backup is

 

  1. The single to stop
  2. the single to turn left
  3. the single to turn right
  4. the single when you're close to the dock
Definition
The signal to stop
Term

A BAC (Blood alcohol concentration) for commercial drivers to be considered intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is

 

  1. .02
  2. .04
  3. .08
  4. .10
Definition
.04
Term

The minimum amount of tread depth and every major groove allowed on steering tires is

 

  1. 2/32
  2. 4/32
  3. 4/16
  4. no minimum
Definition
4/32
Term

The hazardous materials regulations exist to…

 

  1. Provide safe drivers and equipment
  2. communicate the risk
  3. contain the product
  4. all of the above
Definition
All of the above
Term

There are two types of jackknife: they are…

 

  1. Trailer
  2. tractor
  3. skid
  4. both A and B
Definition
Both A and B
Term

Tire load…

 

  1. Is the maximum weight a tire can safely carry
  2. determines the tire pressure
  3. is used to determine weight requirements when balancing the tires
  4. all of the above
Definition
Is the maximum weight a tire can safely carry
Term

To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should…

 

  1. Quickly break to re-grain control
  2. downshift quickly to regain control
  3. increase braking, turn quickly, then center steer
  4. let off the brake, turn quickly, then counter steer
Definition
Let off the brake, turn quickly, then counter steer
Term

To determine the total stopping distance of a vehicle which of the following is used

 

  1. Perception distance
  2. reaction distance
  3. braking distance
  4. all of the above
Definition
All of the above
Term

To avoid a crash, it may be less risky to drive off the road then face a collision with another vehicle. If possible, slow down to 20 mph before using the brakes and try to keep one set of wheels on the pavement. If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Single and check your mirrors before pulling back onto the road.

 

True

or

False

Definition
True
Term

Turn signals should be used

 

  1. At least 50 feet before turning or changing lanes
  2. at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes
  3. at least 300 feet before turning or changing lanes
  4. at least one block before turning or changing lanes
Definition
At least 100 feet before turning or changing claims
Term

Understeering is one of the steps to correct a drive-Wheel braking skid

 

True

or

False

Definition
False
Term

Water will put out which type of fire?

 

  1. Propane
  2. diesel fuel
  3. electrical
  4. tire
Definition
Tire
Term

What is the proper action to take if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

 

  1. Downshift, then accelerate
  2. brake hard
  3. release Accelerator
  4. accelerate
Definition
Release Accelerator
Term

What should you know about wheel lockup

 

  1. It can result in loss of steering
  2. risk of jackknife or spin out will be present
  3. it can be caused by the use of the speed retarder on slippery roads
  4. all of the above
Definition
All of the above
Term

When loading a trailer, if the load is loaded all to the rear, it may result in

 

  1. Poor traction on drive wheels
  2. drive wheels spin on slippery roads
  3. Both A and B
  4. none of the above
Definition
Both A and B
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